<h3>Your future role at a glance</h3>Ascension Saint Thomas West Hospital is seeking a dedicated, Board-Certified Surgical Nurse Practitioner (NP) to join our esteemed Orthopedics department. <h3>How you’ll make an impact in this role</h3><ul><li>Join an established team of 10 physicians and 2 APPs</li><li>Call structure: Not required</li><li>Practice setting: Hospital based</li><li>Access to Support staff; physicians, surgeons and nurses</li><li>Employed position within a nonprofit health system</li><li>Board Certified Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant; two (2) or more years of experience in an NP or PA role preferred.</li><li>Conducts comprehensive orthopedic consultations and clinical assessments for new admissions, fracture cases, and urgent referrals.</li><li>Delivers comprehensive postoperative management for surgical patients, directing multimodal pain management strategies, early mobility pathways, accurate home medication reconciliations, and proactive surveillance for postoperative complications.About the Facility</li><li>541 licensed hospital beds</li><li>Represents the highest level of stroke care certification available</li><li>Consistently ranked as a national leader in cardiovascular care</li><li>Serving a population of approximately 1 million residents</li><li>Part of Ascension, a national nonprofit Catholic health system Why Choose Ascension</li><li>Physician-led, collaborative culture</li><li>Long-term practice stability</li><li>National network with local autonomy</li><li>Mission-centered care rooted in service</li><li>Ambient listening AI technology</li></ul><h3>What minimum requirements you’ll need</h3>Licensure / Certification / Registration<ul><li>Required Credential(s):<ul><li>BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.</li><li>Nurse Practitioner credentialed from the Tennessee Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. </li><li>Licensed Compact State Registered Nurse credentialed from the Tennessee Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. </li></li></ul></ul>Education<ul><li>Master's degree of Nursing required.</li></ul>Work Experience<ul><li>None required.</li></ul><h3>Benefits that help you thrive</h3><ul style="margin-top:0px; margin-bottom:0px"> <li style="list-style-type:disc"> Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options</li> <li style="list-style-type:disc"> Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance </li> <li style="list-style-type:disc"> Time to recharge: paid time off (PTO) and holidays</li> <li style="list-style-type:disc"> Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning</li> <li style="list-style-type:disc"> Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources</li> <li style="list-style-type:disc"> Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits</li> <li style="list-style-type:disc"> Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more</li> </ul> <div> </div><h3>Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity </h3>Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter. Equal employment opportunity employer Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. 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